Pharmacology (Thesis): Environmental Health Sciences (M.Sc.) (45 credits)
Offered by: Pharmacology and Therapeutics (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences)
Degree: Master of Science
Program credit weight: 45
Program Description
The M.Sc. in Pharmacology; Environmental Health Sciences program is designed to train professionals for advanced basic research, teaching, and leadership positions in environmental health sciences. The Option will add a distinct focus on the interplay between the environment and health research, including a broad environmental perspective, exposure sciences, hazard screening methodologies, epidemiological approaches, health implications of environmental quality, and policy approaches.
Thesis Courses (24 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHAR 696 | Thesis Preparation. | 3 |
Thesis Preparation. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Preparatory work towards the Master's thesis. | ||
| PHAR 698 | Thesis Preparation 2. | 9 |
Thesis Preparation 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Preparatory work towards the Master's thesis. | ||
| PHAR 699 | Thesis Preparation 3. | 12 |
Thesis Preparation 3. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Preparatory work towards the Master's thesis. | ||
Required Courses (21 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHAR 601N1 | Research Seminar. | 3 |
Research Seminar. Terms offered: Winter 2026 A research seminar must be presented by all M.Sc. students in the Department after completion of two semesters in the Department | ||
| PHAR 601N2 | Research Seminar. | 3 |
Research Seminar. Terms offered: Fall 2025 A research seminar must be presented by all M.Sc. students in the Department after completion of two semesters in the Department | ||
| PHAR 602 | Principles of Pharmacology. | 3 |
Principles of Pharmacology. Terms offered: Winter 2026 Overview of core principles in pharmacology, with an emphasis on advanced concepts and state-of-the-art current research. Molecular mechanisms for interactions of drugs with their receptors, pharmacokinetics, drug design, and toxicology. | ||
| PHAR 609 | Research Professionalism for Pharmacologists. | 1 |
Research Professionalism for Pharmacologists. Terms offered: Fall 2025 Discussion of good research practices in Pharmacology, including scientific conduct and misconduct, mentorship, authorship, peer review, research on animal and human subjects, and intellectual property. | ||
| PHAR 610 | Scientific Communication for Pharmacologists. | 2 |
Scientific Communication for Pharmacologists. Terms offered: Winter 2026 This is a hands-on course with a strong emphasis on developing scientific writing and oral communication skills in Pharmacology. | ||
| PHAR 670 | Principles of Environmental Health Sciences 1. | 3 |
Principles of Environmental Health Sciences 1. Terms offered: Fall 2025 Topics in environmental health sciences: principles of exposure assessment and of toxicology. | ||
| PHAR 671 | Principles of Environmental Health Sciences 2. | 3 |
Principles of Environmental Health Sciences 2. Terms offered: Winter 2026 Topics in environmental health sciences: principles of environmental epidemiology. | ||
| PHAR 712 | Statistics for Pharmacologists. | 3 |
Statistics for Pharmacologists. Terms offered: Fall 2025 Basic theoretical and practical aspects of statistics for pharmacologists. | ||